Jim Kelly

Movie Actor

Birthday May 5, 1946

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Kentucky

DEATH DATE Jun 29, 2013 (67)

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About

Martial artist who was immortalized for his role in the 1973 Bruce Lee film, Enter the Dragon. He also appeared in Hot Potato, Three the Hard Way, and Black Black Samurai.

Before Fame

He dropped out of the University of Louisville to study Shorin-ryu karate full time.

Trivia

He starred in the '70s action films: Black Belt Jones and The Tattoo Connection.

Family Life

He divorced Marilyn Dishman in 1968 after just one year of marriage.

Associated With

He played the villain opposite Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon.